BioChek
BioChek is a privately held Dutch veterinary diagnostics company founded in 1997, providing ELISA and PCR test kits, automation equipment, cloud monitoring software, and training services for poultry and swine disease detection to producers, veterinarians, and diagnostic laboratories worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1997
- HeadquartersReeuwijk, Netherlands
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What BioChek does
BioChek B.V. is a privately held Dutch veterinary diagnostics company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Reeuwijk, the Netherlands. The company develops and manufactures ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) and PCR/qPCR test kits for the detection of major poultry and swine diseases — including Avian Influenza, Newcastle Disease, Infectious Bronchitis, Mycoplasma, PRRS, PCV2, and African Swine Fever — as well as reference controls, standards, partial plate kits, and accessories. The BioChek II Monitoring Software is a cloud-based database with 24/7 access, automated validation, barcode scanning, trend reporting, and LIMS interface, validated across major thermocycler platforms (ABI 7500, BioRad CFX96, Stratogene Mx3005p). Its ecosystem also includes the BEAR (BioChek ELISA Assay Robot) automated ELISA processor (2–4 hour run time), the vetproof RoboPrep 32 automated nucleic acid extractor, the VetAssure ATP bioluminescence surface-testing product, and the BioChek Academy training and ring-trial service.
The company operates a sales-led GTM motion through four direct regional offices — Netherlands (HQ, Reeuwijk), United Kingdom (Bracknell, with ISO 9001:2015 production and R&D), United States (Scarborough, ME, with USDA-licensed production), and South Africa (George, serving sub-Saharan Africa) — supplemented by a global distributor network and direct sales managers with veterinary sales specialization. Revenue derives from one-time consumable kit sales (the primary stream), subscription access to BioChek II software, hardware sales of laboratory automation equipment, and professional services including BioChek Academy training priced at approximately 150 euros per night for accommodation. Customers are enterprise poultry and swine producers, contract diagnostic laboratories, and veterinary practices; named logos include Rose Acre Farms (large US egg producer), DanHatch Poland (independent day-old chick producer), and WEK Laboratories (Brazilian veterinary diagnostics lab).
BioChek is a wholly owned subsidiary under German strategic holding EW GROUP via the Hygiena portfolio, alongside Biotecon Diagnostics GmbH (acquired by BioChek in April 2020 to add PCR-based food safety diagnostics) and Hygiena (food safety/environmental testing). In August 2024, BioChek announced a strategic partnership and minority equity stake in Bio-X Diagnostics to extend R&D and geographic reach. The most recent leadership transition appointed Jochen Hirsch as CEO on July 1, 2025, succeeding Barend van Dam. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, USDA certifications in the US, and OIE-aligned product standards.
BioChek firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BioChek
- Legal name
- BioChek B.V.
- Website
- https://biochek.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1997
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- BioChek is a privately held Dutch veterinary diagnostics company founded in 1997, providing ELISA and PCR test kits, automation equipment, cloud monitoring software, and training services for poultry and swine disease detection to producers, veterinarians, and diagnostic laboratories worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BioChek industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Veterinary Diagnostics
- NAICS
- Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151), Veterinary Services (54194)
- SIC
- In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Veterinary Microbiology & Infectious Disease Testing (Culture/PCR/Serology) (HLAMADAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Food Animal & Herd Health Diagnostics (Surveillance, Production Medicine Lab Testing) (HLAMADAL), Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories & Pathology (AFAEANAF), Point-of-Care & In-Clinic Diagnostics (Rapid Tests, Benchtop Analyzers) (HLAMADAI)
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Where BioChek is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Reeuwijk
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
BioChek business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Diagnostic Test Kits: Sale of ELISA and PCR/qPCR test kits for poultry and swine disease detection, including accessories, reference controls, standards, and partial plate kits.
- Monitoring Software: BioChek Monitoring Software for data management, result analysis, and reporting. Provides 24/7 cloud-based access to test results.
- Laboratory Equipment: Sale of laboratory automation equipment including BEAR (ELISA Assay Robot), RoboPrep 32 nucleic acid extractor, and ATP testing devices (EnSure Touch).
- Technical Training and Support: Laboratory training courses through BioChek Academy, including open lab training sessions and customized training programs.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
BioChek product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BioChek manufactures and sells veterinary diagnostic test kits (ELISA and PCR/qPCR) for detecting diseases in poultry and swine, complemented by proprietary BioChek Monitoring Software for data management, automated laboratory equipment (BEAR ELISA robot and vetproof RoboPrep 32), ATP-based biosecurity verification (VetAssure), and training services through BioChek Academy. The integrated portfolio enables veterinarians, farmers, and laboratories to detect diseases early, monitor vaccination efficacy, and manage herd health through standardized protocols.
Product overview
BioChek offers the Smart Animal Health Monitoring System, a comprehensive veterinary diagnostic platform comprising PCR and ELISA test kits for poultry and swine diseases, BioChek II monitoring software for data management, the BEAR automated ELISA processor, vetproof RoboPrep automated nucleic acid extraction, VetAssure Surface ATP biosecurity verification, reference controls and PCR standards, and BioChek Academy training services. The portfolio includes disease-specific tests for conditions including Avian Influenza, Newcastle Disease, Infectious Bronchitis, Mycoplasma, PRRS, PCV2, and African Swine Fever, supported by automation equipment and cloud-connected software for result management.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- vetproof: PCR testing brand including vetproof RoboPrep and qPCR kits for pathogen detection and quantification
- BioChek ELISA Assay Robot (BEAR)
- BioChek Academy
- VetAssure
Products and services
- Poultry PCR Test Kits Polymerase Chain Reaction test kits for detecting pathogen DNA/RNA in poultry diseases. Validated for use with ABI 7500, BioRad CFX96, and Stratogene Mx3005p thermocyclers, providing quantitative Cq values for pathogen load assessment.
- Poultry ELISA Test Kits Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay kits for detecting antibodies or antigens in poultry diseases, featuring color-coded reagents, pre-diluted controls, and short incubation times for high-throughput laboratory workflows.
Quantifiable outcome
- Results available in 2-4 hours with BEAR automated ELISA processing
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use BioChek
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
BioChek technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Feature6 records
BioChek partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Bio-X DiagnosticscoreStrategic partnership announced August 27, 2024 combining complementary product lines with geographic synergies and combined R&D capabilities. BioChek is acquiring a minority stake in Bio-X Diagnostics to solidify the partnership. Bio-X brings 25 years of veterinary diagnostic experience including laboratory and point-of-care testing products.
- HygienacorePart of EW GROUP portfolio following March 2021 acquisition. Hygiena is a leader in food safety and environmental testing solutions with operations in over 100 countries serving 10,000+ customers. Combined with BioChek and Biotecon creates a comprehensive diagnostic offering from farm to fork.
- Biotecon Diagnostics GmbHcoreAcquired by BioChek in April 2020, creating a global leader in veterinary and food safety diagnostic solutions. Biotecon specializes in PCR-based solutions for food safety testing serving meat, egg, dairy, baby food, chocolate, and beverage markets.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
BioChek competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- IDEXX Laboratories: Global leader in veterinary diagnostics with a broad companion animal and production animal portfolio. Comparable because it sells ELISA/PCR test kits, in-clinic analyzers, and laboratory services to veterinary laboratories and producers, overlapping with BioChek's production animal customer base.
- Zoetis: Largest pure-play animal health company with diagnostics, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals. Overlaps with BioChek in livestock diagnostics and flock/herd health management, and competes for similar veterinary laboratory and producer customers.
- Thermo Fisher Scientific (Animal Health): Diversified life sciences tools provider with veterinary and animal health diagnostic offerings including PCR reagents and instruments. Comparable as a supplier of molecular diagnostic technologies that compete with BioChek's PCR/qPCR kit portfolio.
- Bio-Rad Laboratories: Life science and clinical diagnostics manufacturer offering ELISA kits, instruments, and reagents. Directly comparable to BioChek in ELISA testing workflows and laboratory automation, with overlap in veterinary and food safety testing markets.
- Virbac: Global animal health company offering diagnostics, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals. Comparable as a diversified animal health player with a diagnostic segment overlapping BioChek's poultry and swine producer customers.
Direct peers
- INDICAL BIOSCIENCE: Veterinary diagnostics specialist focused on livestock and poultry disease detection using PCR and ELISA technologies. Highly comparable to BioChek's product mix and customer segments, serving veterinary laboratories and animal producers globally.
- Bio-X Diagnostics: Belgian veterinary diagnostic company with 25 years of experience in laboratory and point-of-care testing. Direct strategic partner of BioChek (minority stake acquired August 2024), with overlapping product lines and customer base in production animal diagnostics.
- LSI (Life Sciences Investments / LSIVet): Veterinary diagnostic company offering ELISA kits and instrumentation for animal health, with strong presence in Europe. Direct competitor to BioChek in ELISA-based poultry and swine disease diagnostics sold to veterinary laboratories.
Others
- Hygiena: Sister company under EW GROUP / same ownership umbrella, specializing in food safety and environmental ATP testing. Comparable because VetAssure ATP surface testing product leverages Hygiena's EnSure Touch luminometer technology, sharing product and distribution synergies.
Emerging players
- Ring Biotechnology (Ringbio): Veterinary diagnostic kit manufacturer focused on ELISA and lateral flow tests for livestock diseases including poultry and swine. Comparable as a competitor in the same veterinary diagnostic kit niche, though smaller scale than BioChek.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
BioChek social profiles
Digital presenceBioChek compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
BioChek financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
BioChek leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
BioChek subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
BioChek funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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BioChek M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about BioChek
What does BioChek do?
BioChek manufactures and sells veterinary diagnostic test kits (ELISA and PCR/qPCR) for detecting diseases in poultry and swine, complemented by proprietary BioChek Monitoring Software for data management, automated laboratory equipment (BEAR ELISA robot and vetproof RoboPrep 32), ATP-based biosecurity verification (VetAssure), and training services through BioChek Academy. The integrated portfolio enables veterinarians, farmers, and laboratories to detect diseases early, monitor vaccination efficacy, and manage herd health through standardized protocols.
Is BioChek a public or private company?
BioChek is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was BioChek founded?
BioChek was founded in 1997. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is BioChek based?
BioChek is headquartered in Reeuwijk, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does BioChek make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Diagnostic Test Kits are the primary driver. The others are monitoring Software, laboratory Equipment and technical Training and Support.
Who are BioChek's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are IDEXX Laboratories, Zoetis, Thermo Fisher Scientific (Animal Health), Bio-Rad Laboratories and Virbac. Direct peers are INDICAL BIOSCIENCE, Bio-X Diagnostics and LSI (Life Sciences Investments / LSIVet). Hygiena is listed as an others. Ring Biotechnology (Ringbio) is listed as an emerging player.
Does BioChek have an API?
No public API is recorded for BioChek.
What industry is BioChek in?
BioChek's product category is Veterinary Diagnostics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAMADAC, Veterinary Microbiology & Infectious Disease Testing (Culture/PCR/Serology), with a secondary code of HLAMADAL, Food Animal & Herd Health Diagnostics (Surveillance, Production Medicine Lab Testing). Its NAICS code is 62151 and its SIC code is 2835.